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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Setaria   Bristlegrass
Tribe Paniceae.

Scientific Name: Setaria italica (L.) Beauv.
Common Name(s): Foxtail Millet, Foxtail Bristlegrass, Italian Bristle Grass,, Italian Foxtail
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:


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Caption: Foxtail millet seeds.

ID: Hrb-SETIT-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
Caption: Foxtail millets compact inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-SETIT-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
Caption: Foxtail millets compact inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-SETIT-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
Caption: Illustration detailing bahiagrass and foxtail millet's inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-SETIT-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature